Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
Awards
Publications
Timeline
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NADEEM M. AKHTAR M.D

Mississauga,ON

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Coordinator III in Multi-Clinical Trials (NASH) and Cirrhosis [phase 2 and 3 ]

Fresno Clinical Research Center
08.2020
  • Scheduled subjects with routine visits and research procedures
  • Oversaw and trained other CRC and research staff to ensure that Protocol requirements were followed
  • Reviewed new study protocols for feasibility, and assisted with Regulatory submissions to the IRB and Sponsor/CRO.
  • Managed and organized regulatory documentation and Maintained the accuracy of data
  • Collaborated with CRAs and auditors during all monitoring Visits and reviewed source documents case report forms prior To study monitoring visits and / or audits. Processed and Maintained Biopsy logs for research subjects
  • Prescreened , screened subjects for Nash Studies, enrolled and Randomized in Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical study, especially for a Clinical Study, the IP( Rezdiffra) was approved by FDA in April 2024.
  • Followed closely and vigilantly all the IP related AE’S and SAE’S

Clinical Research Coordinator II

North American Research Institute Inc.
05.2014 - 05.2019
  • Initiated and completed action items and queries. Performed And reviewed e-CRF, worked with CTMS, managed TMF work.
  • Collected documents remotely, performed PSV’s, SIV’s and COVs have monthly meetings with CRA on the field.
  • Monitored AE’S and SAE’S with medical monitor on regular basis

Teaching Assistant

College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University
06.2006 - 08.2014
  • In Problem-Based Learning, facilitated and supervised group discussions, assessed performances of 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students created behavior-based learning environment, tutored pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse events and serious adverse events
  • Participated in faculty meetings to set up clinical cases for PBL

Mental Health Counselor

Metro Community Living
07.2009 - 03.2014
  • Patient Support consisted of patient empowerment, establishing /developing rapport, life skills training and education, monitoring health needs, community assess support crisis prevention/intervention, family and individual supports
  • Physical and Mental Health management includes medication management, medical appointments and medical protocol, financial management and disbursements

Clinical Observership, Cardiology

QEII Health Sciences Center
07.2007 - 09.2007
  • History taking, physical exam, review of investigations and Progress notes.
  • Discharge planning and summary
  • Participated in daily Inpatient rounds and weekly grand rounds

Family Physician

Care Card Corporation In-house Clinics
05.1998 - 05.2005
  • Supervised and managed Inpatient admissions and Outpatient procedures
  • Evaluated and assessed patient’s medical conditions for job demands
  • Managed Assist America, providing heath assistance to international

Family Physician

Al-Hassan Polyclinic
10.1996 - 05.1998
  • Managed and followed up closely chronically ill patients
  • Supervised vaccination for children and adult patients
  • In-house visits for critically ill patients

Education

M.D Summa Cum Laude - general medicine

Carol Davila Medical University, Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy

Resident - Emergency room

Rwaida General Hospital
09.1996

Medical Resident - undefined

Medical University Hospital
12.1993

Medical Intern - undefined

Medical University Hospital
07.1991

Skills

  • MS word, Excel and Power point
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Certification

  • Sept 2004 MCCEE, Medical Council of Canada
  • July 2012 USMLE Step 1, ECFMG
  • Dec 2015 USMLE Step 2 CK, ECFMG
  • June 2020 COVID-19 Contact Tracing as Public Health Tool Certification John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Oct 2022 CITI ICH GCP Certification, CCRPS Advanced Clinical Research Coordinator Certification , Fibroscan Certification, Valacur-1 Ultaosund Certification, Oncoustics Ulrtsound Certification

LANGUAGES

Fluent In English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Romanian and Hungarian

Awards

Sept 1989 M.D Thesis “The Efficiency of the Laboratory Methods in Diagnosing Bacterial Meningitis”. Successfully defended the Thesis with 10/10, Passed Romanian Board exam with 9.2 out of 10 GPA

Publications

  • Nadeem Masood Akhtar, M.D (2007, Oct). Atomoxetine (ATX) potent and selective presynaptic transporter reuptake inhibitor, first non-stimulant widely used in the treatment of ADHD in children, adolescents and adults. Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology News. Vol 12, Iss. 5, pp. 4-7.
  • Nadeem Masood Akhtar, M.D(2007, Dec). Guanfacine ( Intuniv): a non-stimulant selective alpha-2A receptor agonist has been studied in children and adolescent with ADHD. Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology News. Vol 12, Iss. 6, pp. 8-10.
  • Nadeem Masood Akhtar, M.D and Afreen Bano Khan, M.D (2008 June) Olanzapine(Zyprexa) : A Novel atypical antipsychotic and the therapeutic advantage attributed to the alpha- 2 adrenergic antagonist effects. Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology News. Vol. 13, No 3: pp.7-9.
  • Nadeem Masood Akhtar, M.D and Afreen Bano Khan, M.D (2008 Oct) Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban): a unicyclic antidepressant acts as a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor and nicotinic antagonist. Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology News. Vol.13, No.5: pp 6-9.
  • Nadeem Masood Akhtar, M.D and Afreen Bano Khan, M.D ( 2008 Dec) Aripiprazole (Abilify): A Novel Atypical Antipsychotic with somewhat unique pharmacological profile, partial agonist at D2 and 5-HT1 A receptors. Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology News Vol 13, No 6: pp 1-4
  • The Performance of Velacur Against Liver Biopsy for Assessing Fibrosis and Steatosis: Muhammad Y. Sheikh¹, Nadeem M Akhtar¹, Marwan Almozaughi¹, Caitlin Schneider² ¹Fresno Clinical Research Center, California, ²Sonic Incytes Medical Corp, British Columbia.

Timeline

Clinical Research Coordinator III in Multi-Clinical Trials (NASH) and Cirrhosis [phase 2 and 3 ]

Fresno Clinical Research Center
08.2020

Clinical Research Coordinator II

North American Research Institute Inc.
05.2014 - 05.2019

Mental Health Counselor

Metro Community Living
07.2009 - 03.2014

Clinical Observership, Cardiology

QEII Health Sciences Center
07.2007 - 09.2007

Teaching Assistant

College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University
06.2006 - 08.2014

Family Physician

Care Card Corporation In-house Clinics
05.1998 - 05.2005

Family Physician

Al-Hassan Polyclinic
10.1996 - 05.1998

Resident - Emergency room

Rwaida General Hospital

Medical Resident - undefined

Medical University Hospital

Medical Intern - undefined

Medical University Hospital

M.D Summa Cum Laude - general medicine

Carol Davila Medical University, Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy
NADEEM M. AKHTAR M.D